Structural damage due to soils shrinking and swelling is a larger problem in regions with pronounced wet and dry seasons than in regions where precipitation is more evenly distributed throughout the year.

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Soils in regions with pronounced wet and dry seasons experience greater fluctuation in moisture content, causing more shrinkage and swelling and increasing the risk of structural damage.

Structural Damage Due to Soils Shrinking and Swelling Is a Larger